The list of academic options at Oakland University is constantly
growing. OU currently offers more than 120 undergraduate degrees
and more than 120 graduate and certificate options. Students have
the opportunity to participate in high-level research as early as
their freshman year.

From important registration reminders to daily events, stay focused on the
finish line while getting the most out of your educational experience.
More than 200 active student organizations take learning to a new level,
while student service offices are here to help you succeed.

Over 100,000 alumni proudly call OU their alma mater. Upon graduation, you will
automatically be welcomed as a member of Oakland University's very active Alumni
Association. Alumni stay connected through networking, volunteering and mentorship
programs.

Nearly half a million people visit campus each year to explore OU's cultural icons,
such as the home to OU's founder, our very own National Historic Landmark. Be
inspired by guest speakers from around the world, or awed by artwork, student,
faculty and guest performances.

Your gift matters! Contributions from alumni and friends create opportunities that prepare Oakland University students to be leaders. Support the OU Fund (the area of greatest need), scholarships, athletics, the library, Meadow Brook Hall, or one of the hundreds of other areas that make Oakland unique.

The Grizzlies' growing Division I athletics program is a member of the Horizon
League, one of the NCAA's top performing leagues. Athletes can also be found in
dozens of club and intramural sports, or playing recreational games of disc or
ball golf on one of OU's courses.

Grizzly ID and PIN

The OU identification number called a Grizzly ID number, a system-generated number that includes one letter (G) and eight numeric characters. The Grizzly ID number is NOT related to your SpiritCard, and the number on your SpiritCard is not usable to access computing resources.

Get Your Grizzly ID Number You can get your Grizzly ID number by:

Checking your admissions letter. Your Grizzly ID was provided in your admissions letter. You are assigned a random pin. You can go to the OU Reset PIN Web page to set it to any six-digit PIN after providing some confidential data on the Web page.

Logging into SAIL and viewing your class schedule, grades or unofficial transcript. Your name and Grizzly ID number will appear in the upper right corner of the page.

Checking your employment records if you are employed with the university.

Visiting in person and showing a picture identification as follows:

Current students: Go to any student services office, such as the Office of the Registrar, 100 O’Dowd Hall, (248) 370-3454

Alumni (graduates with an OU diploma): Log into GrizzLink, the online alumni community. If you have not previously registered for GrizzLink, click on First Time Users and follow the instructions on that page to register.

Or by phone or fax to any student service office once the following information is received via email (NetID) or fax: a written authorization from the student requesting a release of the GID. This authorization must include the student's birth date, telephone number, fax number (if appropriate), date, signature and either a fax or a scan of a picture ID, preferably a driver's license.

Verify SAIL login After you set your PIN to any six digits from the OU Reset PIN Web page go to the SAIL website.Click Login to Secure Area. Enter your Grizzly ID and PIN. Click Login.

You also can set your PIN Hint Question and PIN Hint Response on SAIL by going to the 'Personal Information' and 'Change Security Question' links. It is important that you choose a question and answer that is secure and one that you will remember.

Remember those six digits! You will need to get into SAIL again and again — always with your Grizzly ID and six-digit PIN.

Technical Problems and Issues If you need assistance, contact uts@oakland.edu.